I will now give the derivations of a few more streets, as I have heard
them spoken of by old people; they may be interesting to my readers:
Benn's Gardens was called after Mr. Benn, who was bailiff, in 1697. He
resided in Pool-lane, now South Castle-street; his garden occupied this
locality. Atherton-street was named after Mr. Peter Atherton, who was
bailiff, in 1673. Bird-street was named after Mr. Joseph Bird, who was
bailiff, in 1738; mayor in 1746. In Birch-field resided Mr. Birch.
Roscoe lived here at one time, and it was here he wrote the greater part
of the lives of "The Medici." I recollect a great many fine trees being
in and about this vicinity. Bolton-street was named after John Bolton,
Esq., or Colonel Bolton as he was called. Byrom-street was named after
Octavius Byrom. Chisenhale-street is named after Chisenhale Johnson.
Chorley-street is called after Mr. Chorley, who was recorder of Liverpool
from 1602 till 1620. Canning-street is named in honour of the statesman.
Cleveland-square takes its name from the Clevelands; it was formerly
called Price-square. The Prices were lords of the manor of Birkenhead.
Gildart Garden is named after Mr. Gildart, who was bailiff in 1712, and
mayor in 1714, 1731, and 1736. Gill-street is named after Mr. Gill, who
owned the land thereabouts. Harrington-street is called after the
Harrington family, who once held considerable property in Liverpool.
Hackin's-hey is called after John Hackin, who was a tenant of the More's
of olden time. Huskisson-street is named after the statesman at one time
member for Liverpool. Cresswell-street after Sir Cresswell Cresswell,
also an ex-borough member. Brougham-terrace, after Lord Brougham.
Hockenhall-alley is called after a very old Liverpool family.
Lord-street is named after Lord Molyneux. Redcross-street was so named
in consequence of a red obelisk which stood in the open ground, south of
St. George's Church. This street was originally called Tarleton's
New-street. Shaw-street was named after "Squire Shaw," who held much
property at Everton. Sir Thomas's Buildings is called after Sir Thomas
Johnson, who, when Mayor, benevolently caused St. James's Mount to be
erected as a means of employing the destitute poor in the severe winter
of 1767. Strand-street derived its name from being the strand or shore
of the river. Hunter-street and South Hunter-street, Maryland-street,
Baltimore-street, etc., were named after Mr. John Hunter, an eminent
merchant trading with the States, who dwelt in Mount Pleasant, and whose
gardens extended to Rodney-street.
CHAPTER VII.
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